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Barbecue Catering in St John's Wood, Greater London
BBQ catering for events in St John's Wood: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
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BBQ catering for St John's Wood
Planning a barbecue in St John's Wood
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in St John's Wood. St John's Wood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Clubs and leisure centres near St John's Wood can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space. Churches such as Church of All Souls rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Here we cover the NW8, NW6 and NW3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Being close to the A5205, St John's Wood is simple for us to get to. For events just outside St John's Wood, we cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (0.9 miles north) and Sherlock Holmes Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (under half a mile north-west) and Arnold House School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.1 miles north)
BBQ catering in St John's Wood, served hot
Some hosts in St John's Wood pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. For cricket, football and rugby club days and informal weddings, we can cook beef burgers, chicken skewers and sausages and more.
In St John's Wood, the barbecue might go in a garden, a school playground or a works yard. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
St John's Wood questions
Can you get a barbecue into a London garden in St John's Wood?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to St John's Wood?
St John's Wood has its own station: South Hampstead station.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in St John's Wood. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Where the barbecue can go in St John's Wood
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
As a London location, St John's Wood is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Events we cater in St John's Wood
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around St John's Wood. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Summer parties in the garden
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
Historic houses near St John's Wood include Winfield House (0.6 miles south-east) and Keats House (1.4 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Places near St John's Wood
Other occasions in St John's Wood
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why St John's Wood hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. A summer barbecue in St John's Wood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or NW8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away